In the fall, we always get the urge to glam up our homes a bit. As always, we wanted an easy project that only cost a little. We grabbed some gold thumb tacks at The Dollar Tree and a black piece of foam core and started tacking…

Didn’t it turn out fab?!

We used a lot of tacks…six packs! Plus the one dollar for the foam core, this project totaled only $7!

The foam core at The Dollar Tree is pretty thin, so the ends of the tacks do stick out at the back so it can’t be hung flush on the wall. Thicker foam core is available at other stores which would completely hide the pins, but we love the way it looks leaning on a piece of furniture.

Toss dry ingredients together, then in a separate bowl whisk oil and honey. Pour the liquids over the oat mixture and stir until coated. Pour onto a 13×18 inch baking sheet and bake at 350 degrees. Sir occasionally until the mixture turns a nice even brown, 30-45 minutes. A lighter brown will result with a chewy granola with more clumps, a darker brown will by more crunchy.

Remove the granola from the oven and pour into a large bowl, allow to cool and then stir in anywhere between one to 4 cups of craisins and chocolate chips. Makes about 12 cups. Store in an airtight container.

This is the epitome of decadence, and the perfect way to start an autumn day!

It would make a perfect present for this time of year too!

Chocolate for breakfast is so not diet friendly, but is so very good for the soul!